Training

By becoming a Waldorf early childhood educator, you are joining a global network of colleagues. There are nearly 2000 Waldorf kindergartens, home programs, child care centers and pre-schools in more than 60 countries around the world.

Waldorf early childhood training courses cultivate essential qualities for working with young children, such as

love and respect for each child as a unique individual

the ability to create warm, nurturing environments that serve the needs of the young child

skills in building collaborative relationships with parents and colleagues

a commitment to life-long self-development.

Training courses include the study of child development, artistic work, development of relevant skills, and opportunities to observe and practice in Waldorf early childhood classrooms. Waldorf early childhood training programs are based on Rudolf Steiner’s insights into the nature of the human being and his world view, known as anthroposophy.

Please Note: Information and Application forms for Organizational Membership for Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Education Programs and Institutes can be found on the Organizational Membership page of the website.